Fulton Seafood Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Fulton Seafood recalls 100,924 pounds of wild-caught catfish produced without federal inspection. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should dispose of or return them.
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What happened, in plain English
Fulton Seafood is recalling approximately 100,924 pounds of wild-caught catfish that were produced, packed, and distributed without federal inspection. This recall is because the products were not inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, which means they may not meet food safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275935-fulton-seafood-recalls-wild-catfish-due-to-lack-of-federal.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275935-fulton-seafood-recalls-wild-catfish-due-to-lack-of-federal · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #019-2019
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“Fulton Seafood Recalls Wild Catfish Due to Lack of Federal Inspection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275935-fulton-seafood-recalls-wild-catfish-due-to-lack-of-federal. Based on USDA FSIS recall #019-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fulton-seafood-inc--recalls-siluriformes-products-produced-without-benefit).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were produced without federal inspection, meaning they may not meet food safety standards. This could lead to potential health risks if the products are consumed, though no confirmed adverse reactions have been reported.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these catfish products from retail locations in Texas between January 2018 and February 2019 are affected. Those who have the products in their freezers are at risk of consuming unregulated food.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 60-lb. brown cardboard boxes labeled 'River Catfish Wild USA' that were shipped to Texas retail locations between January 1, 2018, and February 21, 2019.
- Brand
Fulton Seafood- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the recalled catfish products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed health risks from eating these catfish?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consuming these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled catfish?
Look for 60-lb. brown cardboard boxes labeled 'River Catfish Wild USA' that were shipped to Texas retail locations between January 1, 2018, and February 21, 2019.
What should I do if I have the recalled catfish?
Throw away or return the products to the place of purchase.
Contact Fulton Seafood
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fulton Seafood to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 019-2019 — Fulton Seafood Fulton Seafood Hello, I own a Fulton Seafood that is covered by recall 019-2019 from Fulton Seafood. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #019-2019 (February 22, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.